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Train Harder, Hurt Less: My Chat with Dr. John Rusin

Published 1 day ago • 1 min read

In this episode of the Flex Diet Podcast, I sit down with my good friend Dr. John Rusin to dig into his new book, Pain-Free Performance: Move Better, Train Smarter, and Build an Unbreakable Body. We talk all things movement, strength, longevity and how to actually perform at a high level without wrecking yourself in the process.

John drops some serious wisdom from decades of training and coaching, and we get into the real science behind balancing load, recovery, and pain management so you can keep crushing it for the long haul.

If you want to know how to train hard, move well, and build a body that lasts, you’ll definitely want to tune in.

​Train Harder, Hurt Less << details here

In this episode:

  • 03:15 Conversation with Dr. John Russin Begins
  • 04:16 The Journey of Writing ‘Pain-Free Performance’
  • 06:16 Challenges and Insights in Book Writing
  • 12:12 Health and Longevity in Fitness Coaching
  • 14:54 The Importance of Recovery and Self-Care
  • 24:14 The Future of Fitness: Health First Approach
  • 27:42 Social Media vs. Real Education in Fitness
  • 30:25 The Challenge of Authenticity in Fitness Coaching
  • 31:07 The Value of Books and Live Events
  • 32:03 Targeting the Right Audience in Fitness
  • 44:59 The Importance of Foundational Movement Patterns
  • 47:38 Effective Ratios for Balanced Training
  • 51:12 Integrating Functional Movements for Injury Prevention
  • 56:02 The Role of Storytelling in Fitness Education

If you prefer to go straight to YouTube, go here:

​Train Harder, Hurt Less << YouTube

Much love,
Dr Mike
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Mike T Nelson CISSN, CSCS, MSME, PhD
Associate Professor, Carrick Institute
Owner, Extreme Human Performance, LLC
Editorial Board Member, STRONG Fitness Mag

Mike T Nelson is a PhD and not a physician or registered dietitian. The contents of this email should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health.

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Dr Mike T Nelson

Creator of the Flex Diet Cert & Phys Flex Cert, CSCS, CISSN, Assoc Professor, kiteboarder, lifter of odd objects, metal music lover. >>>>Sign up to my daily FREE Fitness Insider newsletter below

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